School of Public Health (Public-Health): Recent submissions
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Prevalence of uncontrolled hypertension and associated factors among adult HIV-infected patients on integrated HIV and hypertension care at Mulago National Referral Hospital, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-11-24)Background: The integration of hypertension (HTN) management into HIV care is the most sustainable approach to addressing the burden of uncontrolled HTN among people living with HIV (PLHIV). However, HTN control is still ... -
Assessing the influence of monitoring practices on data use in decision-making at public health organizations; A case study of Zamzam Foundation, Somalia.
(Makerere University, 2023-11)Introduction: Monitoring and evaluation is at the center of sound governance arrangements globally, regionally, nationally and locally as well. It is necessary for the achievement of evidence-based decision-making, budget ... -
Prevalence and Correlates of Obesity among Private Day Primary School Going Children (9-12 years) in Kampala City - Central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-05)Introduction: Childhood obesity is one of the greatest public health challenges of our time and whereas it affects all children, it greatly affects primary school going children. More than one third of children are affected ... -
Reservoirs, transmission and Antibiotic Resistance profiles of extended spectrum beta lactamase-producing Escherichia coli at the human-animal-environment interface among farming communities in Wakiso District, Central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-08-21)Background: The emergence of Extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing Escherichia coli (ESBL-Ec) has raised considerable global Public Health concern due to antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Therefore, this study aimed at ... -
Assessing the attitudes and perceptions on use of social media technologies as health communication tools among environmental health professionals in Wakiso District, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-07-08)Introduction; The use of social media technologies such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and TikTok has gained popularity in recent years and it has been used in a variety of ways to improve health communication. ... -
Prevalence, associated factors, barriers and facilitators for Oral HIV Self-Testing among Partners of Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care Clinics in Wakiso District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-11-20)Background: Oral HIV self-testing (HIVST) among men is relatively low and still inadequate in Sub-Saharan Africa. Delivering HIVST kits by pregnant women attending antenatal care to their male partners is a promising ... -
Factors associated with uptake of Covid-19 Vaccine among Pulmonary Tuberculosis patients attending Mulago National Referral Hospital, Kampala- Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-11-21)Background: Globally, the outbreak of corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic created an enormous effect across societies. By getting vaccinated, the individual is protected against adverse effects of corona virus, ... -
Comparison of the performance of ordinary logistic, log-binomial, and modified Poisson regression models in identifying determinants of teenage pregnancies in Uganda..
(Makerere University, 2023-11)Introduction: Teenage pregnancy is a major public health concern in low-income countries. Uganda's rate is estimated at 25%, one of the highest in sub-Saharan Africa. Commonly associated factors include poverty, low ... -
Knowledge of hypertension, perceived risk and associated factors among adults living with HIV/AIDS receiving care at public health facilities in Kamuli district, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-11-28)Background: Persons living with HIV (PLHIV) are at a higher risk for hypertension. Lowering this risk requires for individual to perceive this high risk to influence adoption of preventive measures. However, the level of ... -
Assessing the level and determinants of adherence to COVID-19 prevention standard operating procedure among health workers in KCCA-supported health facilities in Kampala, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-03-20)Background The COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect millions of people globally including healthcare workers. Given the pandemic and the absence of effective treatment, authorities across the globe have designed various ... -
Hepatitis B virus prevalence, knowledge, attitudes, and preventive practices among men who have sex with men attending the most at-risk Population Initiative Clinic at Mulago Hospital, Uganda: a cross-sectional study.
(Makerere University, 2023-11)Background It is estimated that 30% of the world is infected with Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) and about 350 million of these are chronic infections causing approximately 1 million deaths per annum. Men who have Sex with Men ... -
Alcohol use among pregnant women in post conflict northern Uganda: Prevalence, women’s experiences and effect of a communication intervention
(Makerere University, 2023-11-12)Introduction: Prenatal alcohol exposure is a risk factor for poor pregnancy and child outcomes. These include pre-term births (PTB), stillbirths, low birth weight (LBW) and several birth defects and developmental disabilities ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with optimal uptake of Human Papilloma Virus vaccination among older adolescent girls (15 –19) in Wakiso district.
(Makerere University, 2023-11-03)Background: In 2020, the global incidence of cervical cancer (CC) was 13.3 per 100,000 populations. Of these, Africa had an incidence of 25.6 per 100,000 and Eastern Africa had the highest incidence at 40.1 per 100,000. ... -
Prevalence and Factors Associated With Use of Contraceptives Among Women Aged 15 to 49 Years Attending Various Health Facilities in Moroto Municipality, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-11-07)Background: Family planning remains the low cost, high dividend investment option for addressing high Total Fertility Rate, high school drop-out rates as a result of teenage pregnancy and high Maternal Mortality Ratio. In ... -
Factors associated with the quality of groundwater in Lukaya Town Council, Kalungu District
(Makerere University, 2023-11-13)Introduction: Globally, groundwater sources have increasingly become contaminated by physical, chemical and microbiological contaminants leading to deterioration of groundwater quality. This has led to increased morbidity ... -
Knowledge, perceptions, and practices on indoor residual spraying acceptance for malaria prevention in Dokolo district
(Makerere University, 2023-11-07)An estimated 3.4 billion people globally, are at risk of being infected with malaria and developing the disease, with children under five years being the most vulnerable, accounting for 67% of all the malaria deaths globally. ... -
Knowledge, perceptions, and practices on indoor residual spraying acceptance for malaria prevention in Dokolo district
(Makerere University, 2023-11-11)An estimated 3.4 billion people globally, are at risk of being infected with malaria and developing the disease, with children under five years being the most vulnerable, accounting for 67% of all the malaria deaths globally. ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with use of contraceptives among women aged 15 to 49 years attending various health facilities in Moroto municipality, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-11-06)Background: Family planning remains the low cost, high dividend investment option for addressing high Total Fertility Rate, high school drop-out rates as a result of teenage pregnancy and high Maternal Mortality Ratio. In ... -
Challenges and enablers of laboratory accreditation of hubs in central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-11-07)Introduction: Reliable laboratory services are vital to a high-quality health care system since they play a crucial role in detection, diagnosis and treatment of disease in patients. The accreditation of laboratory improves ... -
Determinants of birth spacing intervals among women in Imvepi refugee settlement - Arua District
(Makerere University, 2023-10)Introduction: Poorly spaced pregnancies have been documented to result in poor maternal and child health outcomes due to associated risks. WHO recommends 33 months inter birth interval to improve maternal and child health ...